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Whilst the population of the moon is peaceful and loyal to the Imperium this is an important world for the sector, and relatively vulnerable, so it may make a tempting target for the forces of [[Chaos]], or some other foe.
===Religion===
A conservative, but not zealous, adherence to the [[Imperial Cult]]. [[Karrik]]'s monodominant beliefs are also an influence here.
===Climate===
The Pearl Moon's warm temperatures and abundance of water make for a humid atmosphere and precipitation is heavy. The skies of The Pearl Moon are usually filled with roiling thunderclouds, though storms on the planet often look worse than they are.
The entire surface of The Pearl Moon is covered in ocean. Sometimes the gravitational pull of the moons or volcanic activity will reveal small atolls, but these are soon covered by the tide or worn away by the action of waves. Some reefs of note exist, such as the great rocky Shatterships to the north pole of the planet. For the most part though the ocean is deep, and in some areas unfathomed. The Pearl Moon is a warm world, and sea ice does not form at the poles.
===Climatic Phenomenon===
Near-constant storms.
===Terra-Forming===In order to farm fish on the planet rigs come equipped with hydro-processing units that remove alkaline minerals from the wa-terwater. There are some worries that this may lead to a planetwide lowering of the oceans ph, but the government of The Pearl Moon aren't overly concerned about this. A number of species not native to the planet have been introduced for farming purposes.
===Native Flora and Fauna===
A variety of animals and plants live in the seas of The Pearl Moon, the vast majority of them forming a vast planktonic soup drifting in the great ocean. There are no known vertebrates native to The Pearl Moon, though a number of creatures analogous to [[Terran]] annelids, molluscs and crustaceans exist. Some of these are real monsters of the deep, and attacks on ships and rigs by massive and ravenous whale-worms, or huge crab-like Rhanniniods, are uncommon but not unknown.
===Alien Flora and Fauna===
A number of species of fish have been introduced from other worlds inhabited by humans, including breeds of cod and tuna.
The water of The Pearl Moon's Oceans is salty and somewhat alkaline, but hydro-processing plants situated in the rigs turn it into drinkable water. Rain water is also fairly easy to collect, and is quite potable, though off-worlders can find that it tastes odd.
===Principle Exports===
Foodstuffs (mostly algae, but some fish and other edible sea creatures too), natural gas. The [[Imperium]] expects The Pearl Moon to produce enough to food to supplement the diets of Imperial Citizens living on less fertile worlds throughout the Calixis sector. Planets such as [[Karrik]] recieve regular shipments from The Pearl Moon.
===Principle Imports===
Building materials for rigs and ships, mechanical goods, electrical devices, farming equipment.
===Conflicts===
Not of any significance, the small population and harsh living conditions breeds a sense of community that means the people of The Pearl Moon are relatively peaceful.
===Defences===
Almost every large rig on the planet carries some form of large weapon such as a [[macro cannon]] or [[defence laser]]. A small [[PDF]] exists, but the terrain of the planet means that the force recieves very limited training, and its performance is not well regarded.
===Imperial Guard Recruitment===
The Pearl Moon is not expected to raise any [[Imperial Guard Regiment]]s, only their [[Planetary Defence Force]]. The population's farming work is considered an important enough service.
===Contact with other Worlds===
The Pearl Moon sends shipments of food to many other worlds in the [[Calixis Sector]].
